⛪ Arequipa & Colca
Colonial Arequipa City Tour
Discover the dazzling “White City” — sillar-stone palaces, the grand Plaza de Armas and the candy-coloured Santa Catalina Monastery, all beneath El Misti volcano.
🕒 Half day · 4 hrs 🥾 Easy walking 📍 Arequipa
The route
Your journey, stop by stop
The programme
A day to remember
09:00
Plaza de Armas
Begin in one of South America’s loveliest squares, framed by arcades and the white cathedral.
09:45
Basilica Cathedral
Step inside the grand sillar-stone cathedral and its rooftop views.
10:30
Santa Catalina Monastery
Wander the candy-coloured lanes of this serene city-within-a-city of cloistered nuns.
11:45
San Camilo market
Taste exotic fruits, cheeses and juices in the lively local market.
12:30
Yanahuara viewpoint
Frame the El Misti volcano through the carved white sillar arches.
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Who’s it for
- History & architecture fans
- First-timers in Arequipa
- Relaxed walkers & foodies
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Need to know
- Arequipa sits at 2,300m — easy, but ease in
- Strong high-altitude sun — hat & sunscreen
- Modest dress for the monastery & churches
- Carry small cash for the market
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